Kentucky honors late John Schlarman with banner on Kroger Field wall
By Adam Spencer
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Kentucky OL coach John Schlarman died last November after a long battle with cancer.
He was a popular member of coach Mark Stoops’ staff and a former Wildcat standout offensive lineman himself.
After his death, Kentucky fans started a petition to have the university honor him. Now, that has become a reality at Kroger Field.
On Tuesday, the Wildcats unveiled a new banner honoring Schlarman and the “Big Blue Wall,” fittingly hanging on a wall outside Kroger Field. The school released this emotional video of the unveiling:
"You come together, nobody can stop you."
? The Late Great American John Schlarman #ForTheTeam ??? pic.twitter.com/aE0O6oy43I
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) August 24, 2021
This is a great tribute to a coach who had a positive impact on every player he came in contact with. Great job by the Wildcats.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
